Staff Accountant

Keter North America • Anderson, IN

9h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant monitors daily GL transactions to ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness. The Staff Accountant participates in month-end close by preparing journal entries and accruals to accurately reflect provisions for Balance Sheet reporting and expenses for P&L reporting. The Staff Accountant assists in quarterly reviews, annual audits and periodic FS reporting for internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally and in written format with US and International Affiliates (fluent in English)
• Critical thinking skills, the ability to research problems and the know-how to develop solutions as it relates to accurate GL reporting
• Ability to prioritize workload with minimal manager oversight
• Math / Technical / Computer skills – SAP experience helpful, not required
• Better-than-basic Excel skills are a must
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree from an accredited college or university
• 3-5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Sitting at workstation approximately 90 percent of work time, standing and walking approximately 10 percent of work time
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be available to work overtime or weekends during month-end / year-end / audits or for special projects with short notice
• Regular Attendance Required

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily general ledger transactions ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciles daily bank transactions to system-posted transactions; completes monthly bank reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Participates in monthly / quarterly / annual GL Close processes. Completes monthly GL account reconciliations with accurate support as assigned. Determines release of accruals as needed.
• Monitors, records and reconciles IC transactions with Intercompany Affiliates.
• Maintains Fixed Asset system by coordinating with Plant Controllers to account for all purchases, sales and transfers on a monthly basis. Uses established accounting system to post depreciation on a monthly basis. Completes monthly reconciliation.
• Participates in data gathering/analysis to support weekly Cash Flow process; cross-trains with Staff Accountants.
• Supports accurate implementation of company budget by ensuring proper allocations and use of costs centers, internal order numbers and other reporting variables are accurately captured in the General Ledger.
• Participates in data collection and workpaper preparation for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree